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WP-Members 3.0.9

Chad Butler · Jan 11, 2016 ·

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WP-Members 3.0.9 contains a number of small additions and a few fixes. It is primarily a feature release as the fixes are primarily improvements. Continue Reading →

This article discusses how to push a user to PayPal without the need to click the “Continue to PayPal” button. Since the extension relies on the PayPal IPN system and is intended to avoid the need for setting up payment gateways and the headaches of managing user’s financial transactions, the primary thing you give up is reducing the steps to complete the transaction. Continue Reading →

Force user to update data before using the site

Chad Butler · Dec 17, 2015 ·

This code example is similar in both the code used and the concept as what was outlined in Force User to Update Password from Randomly Set Password. The main difference here is that we are looking for the user to update required user fields that may not yet be complete.

This may be useful in situations where user data is imported into the site but may not be fully complete and you need the user to update (or confirm) their information before continuing to use the site. Continue Reading →

Generate Random Display Name Part 2

Chad Butler · Dec 12, 2015 ·

This tutorial is an extension of the tutorial Generate Random User Display Name and Nickname that describes a process to generate random display names for users. In this tutorial we will explore how to add a process to the User Profile page that would allow users to select a new randomly generated display name from a list of choices.

The concept here is that we don’t want users selecting their own display names so that they fit within a specific rule set. Preventing the user from choosing their own display name that fits the rule set makes it easier to manage.

This is a good tutorial for anyone that wants to build more complex user dashboards, but to implement it you should familiarize yourself with the part 1 of the tutorial as this will only be extending that process. Continue Reading →

Force user to update password from randomly set password

Chad Butler · Dec 11, 2015 ·

This process is similar to the customization Redirect User On First Login. The difference here is that this forces the user to change their password from the randomly set password prior to being able to continue using the site. This would occur for initial password sent when registering as well as if a forgotten password is reset. Continue Reading →